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caustic

/ caustic /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
Type of:
compound chemical compound
Kinds of:
lye silver nitrate
adjective satellite Sense 2
of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
Similar:
destructive
adjective satellite Sense 3
harsh or corrosive in tone
"an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"
"a barrage of acid comments"
"her acrid remarks make her many enemies"
"bitter words"
"blistering criticism"
"caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts"
Similar:
unpleasant
Semantic Complexity
64%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
2
Total Relationships
6
Times Searched
2
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Related Words

compound chemical compound lye silver nitrate destructive unpleasant